Python Developer

Toronto, ON
Hybrid
Posted Sep 19, 2026
1 position

$75–$80 / hour

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Employment type: Contract
Experience level: Senior · 8+ years
Minimum education: High school
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Office presence: 2 days per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

The role involves designing, building, and maintaining RESTful APIs using Python and FastAPI to orchestrate cryptographic workflows. You will also integrate API gateways with various DevOps platforms and provide L3 production troubleshooting support.

Job details

Job Title - Specialty Developer IV Duration: 1 year (Possibility of extension/conversion) Location: Markham, Ontario or Toronto (Markham is the preferred location as the manager sits there) Hybrid – 2 days onsite Degree/Level of Education: Post secondary is an asset Certifications Required: CISSP is an asset Years of Overall Experience: 8+ years of experience The Crypto Automation Team is responsible for designing, developing and deploying enterprise cryptographic automation solution. The team plays a critical role in safeguarding organizational data and systems by delivering secure, scalable, and automated cryptographic services. This includes automating key management, certificate lifecycle management, encryption processes, and other cryptographic operations to improve efficiency, reliability, and the organization's overall security posture. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain RESTful APIs using Python/FastAPI that serve as the orchestration layer for certificate or key lifecycle workflows Integrate the API Gateway with upstream/downstream systems: ServiceNow, CLM, KMS and other DevOps platforms Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and documentation of API contracts Develop unit tests and integration tests Provide L3 support and production troubleshooting MUST-HAVE Hard Skills: 1.) 8+ years of security related technology experience 2.) 5+ years of strong professional experience with Python, specifically FastAPI. 3.) 3+ years of experience with automation and Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or equivalent platforms. SOFT SKILLS: 1.) Strong communication skills (written and verbal) 2.) Strong time management, priority management skills 3.) Attention to detail and someone who is a self-starter and adaptable NICE-TO-HAVE 1.) Familiarity with TLS/SSL certificate management and PKI concepts (issuance, renewal, revocation) 2.) Exposure to Venafi, HashiCorp Vault, CyberArk, or similar PKI/secrets management tools 3.) Experience with ServiceNow integrations (CMDB, workflow automation) 4.) Experience supporting Linux and/or Windows server environments 5.) Venafi Rest API experience (strong asset)

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have 8+ years of security-related experience, including 5+ years of professional Python/FastAPI development. Proficiency in automation tools like Ansible or Terraform and familiarity with PKI concepts are also required.